Ira Ko is an accomplished entrepreneur and advisor with extensive experience in technology and startups. Currently the Founder of Cascara, Ira focuses on helping startups close deals while also serving as a GTM Advisor for MemVerge, Pave, Speakeasy, and Stratos Consulting, contributing to advancements in fields such as quant finance and data storytelling. Previous roles include Co-founder of Audiograph, a software venture for podcast monetization, and Product Manager at LiveRamp, where a data marketplace named Arbor was acquired for $160 million. Ira's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Technology from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.